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South Bay Community Guide: Volunteering & Local Groups

Beach cleanups, local nonprofits and community groups where South Bay neighbors pitch in.

Updated October 24, 2026 · 7 spots

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   Heal the Bay — Nothin' But Sand Cleanups

   A different beach each month · LA County beaches

   Monthly all-ages beach cleanup, 10am to noon on the third Saturday (no December). Locations are announced a few weeks ahead.

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   Surfrider Foundation South Bay

   Beach cleanups across the beach cities · Hermosa, Manhattan & Redondo

   The local chapter runs regular beach cleanups and water-quality work. Easy way to meet ocean-minded neighbors.

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   Madrona Marsh Preserve

   3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503

   Help with habitat restoration and nature programs at one of the last vernal marshes in LA. Volunteers 14 and up.

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   Beach Cities Health District

   1200 Del Amo St, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

   Health and family-service volunteer roles serving Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo. Teens 14 and up can help.

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   Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

   Preserves across the Peninsula · Palos Verdes Peninsula

   Restoration days and trail work on the Peninsula's open-space preserves. No minimum age.

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   Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

   3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

   Volunteer with marine-life exhibits and education programs right by Cabrillo Beach.

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   Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach

   Matches volunteers with local nonprofits · South Bay

   Not sure where to start? Their list covers dozens of local groups, from literacy tutoring to family services, with minimum ages.

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